Whilst everyone is responsible for safeguarding, the Club Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer will make sure the policies and procedures are in place, and that everyone who will be working with children are a PVG Scheme member.
They are the person that others come to if they have concerns, and having attended specific training, will know what to do in order to assist, or who to ask for further help.
Club Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers need two sets of initial training as follows:
Every three years, the three requirements above should be updated.
To enquire about upcoming workshops please contact childprotection@cricketscotland.com, your local authority or refer to sportscotland website.
Cricket Scotland has a dedicated Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer who is available to provide advice and assistance on Safeguarding Children for clubs, leagues and other affiliated organisations across Scotland.
Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer:
Colin McDougall
Cricket Scotland
Mobile: 07768 716468
Email: childprotection@cricketscotland.com
If you have any safeguarding queries or require further information, please contact Colin on the details above.